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Recent rumors and gossip about Tennisen-usSerena Williams has 'big' reason why she won't run marathonsA teary-eyed Serena Williams waited patiently at the finish line of last Sunday's NYC Marathon for her tennis rival and good friend Caroline Wozniacki to complete the race — which she did in an impressive 3 hours, 27 minutes.
On Friday, Williams began her morning with a brief “SerenaFriday” question-and-answer session on Twitter, which led to an inquiry about her interest in running the New York City marathon like her tennis pal did.
The No. 1 women's tennis player in the world didn't mince words and got right to the bottom line:
My ass is too big. RT “@heldermario: @serenawilliams are you thinking of running in next years New York Marathon???#serenafriday”— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) November 7, 2014
My guess is that there would be too many runners who would gladly drop to the back of the pack to follow Williams' booty for 26.2 miles.
07 Nov 2014 15:55:12 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/serena_williams_gives_booty_ful_reason_why_she_wont_run_a_marathon/17659961
http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/serena_williams_gives_booty_ful_reason_why_she_wont_run_a_marathon/17659961Serena Williams has 'big' reason why she won't run marathonshttp://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/serena_williams_gives_booty_ful_reason_why_she_wont_run_a_marathon/17659961http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/7/4707ed274141466e72ca682a9dbec766102f643e/mini/8181754.jpgWilliams blew off appearances due to post-US Open partyingMorning TV hosts were left staring into their coffee cups after Serena Williams missed all of her appearances because she partied until the early hours of Monday morning with Caroline Wozniacki after winning the US Open Sunday.The 32-year-old Williams was due on NBC’s “Today” and ABC’s “Good Morning America” followed by “Live With Kelly and Michael” with her trophy on Monday morning after winning her 18th Grand Slam title.But was a no-show.The tennis star canceled her appearances because she was too tired after she celebrated with her friend and final opponent Wozniacki — who’s become close to Williams following Wozniacki’s public breakup with golfer Rory McIlroy, reports Page Six of the NY Post.William's missed bookings left gaps bigger than Michael Strahan's smile in the talk shows' lineups.The two finalists were spotted having a good time at Manhattan hot spots Tao and VIP Room, where they posted pictures of themselves with Joe Jonas and model Gigi Hadid.Fellow clubgoer10 Sep 2014 11:57:39 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/serena_williams_blew_off_tv_appearances_after_post_us_open_partying_report/17247284
http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/serena_williams_blew_off_tv_appearances_after_post_us_open_partying_report/17247284Williams blew off appearances due to post-US Open partyinghttp://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/serena_williams_blew_off_tv_appearances_after_post_us_open_partying_report/17247284http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/0/e06a7a3d9ebc5af8b7429e1cf367ab682aaf894b/mini/williams.jpgWoz on Rory: 'I don’t want my name stuck with him forever'Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki is trying to move past her very public and embarrassing breakup with World No. 1 golfer Rory McIlroy.
The U.S. Open begins on Monday. She spoke openly about her spilt with McIlroy for the first time with John Koblin of The New York Times.
“I don’t want to have my name stuck with him forever,” Wozniacki said. “I’m my own person. I have my own career. The years we had together were great, and unfortunately, things had to end like they did.”
25 Aug 2014 11:32:30 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/caroline_wozniacki_on_breakup_with_rory_mcilroy_i_dont_want_my_name_stuck_with_him_forever/17116364
http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/caroline_wozniacki_on_breakup_with_rory_mcilroy_i_dont_want_my_name_stuck_with_him_forever/17116364Woz on Rory: 'I don’t want my name stuck with him forever'http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/caroline_wozniacki_on_breakup_with_rory_mcilroy_i_dont_want_my_name_stuck_with_him_forever/17116364http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/ba7cb9d80e63780d67b0557fce7f02625cdcd274/mini/wozilroy.jpgRafael Nadal pulls out of U.S. Open due to wrist injuryRafael Nadal has announced he will not defend his U.S. Open crown due to his ongoing recovery from a wrist injury.In a statement posted to Facebook on Monday morning, Nadal said he won't compete at the Grand Slam event, which begins next Monday in New York. Siento anunciar que no podré participar en el US Open, torneo en el que en los últimos años he tenido muy buenos... http://t.co/ryV4CzWCBh— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) August 18, 2014 I am very sorry to announce I won’t be able to play at this year’s US Open a tournament on which I’ve played 3 consecutive finals in my last participations. I am sure you understand that it is a very tough moment for me since it is a tournament I love and where I have great memories from fans, the night matches, so many things… Not much more I can do right now, other than accept the situation and, as always in my case, work hard in order to be able to compete at the highest level once I am back.Although the announcement wasn’t a huge surprise, there 18 Aug 2014 10:50:58 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/nadal_pulls_out_of_us_open_due_to_wrist_injury_report/17075132
http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/nadal_pulls_out_of_us_open_due_to_wrist_injury_report/17075132Rafael Nadal pulls out of U.S. Open due to wrist injuryhttp://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/nadal_pulls_out_of_us_open_due_to_wrist_injury_report/17075132http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/a/4aeaa5ab83d626bb33c2afb86de93e61e05c90bc/mini/nadal.jpgCaroline Wozniacki to run in New York Marathon for charityYou couldn't keep up with her before and you certainly won't be able to keep up with Caroline Wozniacki now. Because she's upping her training:The former No. 1 player said Thursday that she long had wanted to run a marathon, and had decided before Wimbledon to take the 26.2 mile plunge: "It's always been on my bucket list," Wozniacki told CBS This Morning, before making a sly mention of her freed-up social calendar. "November opened up for me, so why not tick that off?"(Wozniacki was supposed to get married to Rory McIlroy in New York sometime later this year before the golfer broke off their engagement in May.)Caroline announced she'll be running to benefit the Team for Kids charity.Excited to get my New York on as a 1st time marathoner @nycmarathon! #TCSNYCMarathon! Support me @TeamforKids http://t.co/2TTBgg1Gc8— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) July 31, 2014The 24-year-old Wozniacki says the longest she's ever run is 18 km (a bit less than half a marathon), adding that she typically runs a half-hour a01 Aug 2014 11:49:49 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/you_boys_cant_keep_up_with_caroline_wozniacki/16953838
http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/you_boys_cant_keep_up_with_caroline_wozniacki/16953838Caroline Wozniacki to run in New York Marathon for charityhttp://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/you_boys_cant_keep_up_with_caroline_wozniacki/16953838http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/1/219cf6209bd18aea272a6a953e5216ec7963d81d/mini/woz.jpgDjokovic takes Wimbledon after epic match with FedererLONDON — Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in a five-set thriller Sunday to win the Wimbledon men’s singles tennis championship 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), 5-7, 6-4.
Federer won the last five games of the fourth set and saved a match point to take it 7-5 and force a deciding set.
Federer won the opening set 7-6 (7) but Djokovic came back to win the next two 6-4, 7-6 (4).
Federer trailed 5-2 in the fourth set which featured five breaks of serve.
Djokovic thought he had won the match at 30-40 in the 10th game in the fourth set, but Federer challenged the call and the ball that was initially ruled out was on the line.
Federer went on to hold his serve to keep him in the match.
There has been only one service break through the first three sets — by Djokovic in the second set, only the second time Federer has had his service broken this tournament.
Both players were serving strongly and there were very few unforced errors in the high-quality match.
The victory by Djokovic returns him to the No. 1 ranking for 06 Jul 2014 13:45:30 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/novak_djokovic_outlasts_roger_federer_in_epic_final_to_win_wimbledon/16792333
http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/novak_djokovic_outlasts_roger_federer_in_epic_final_to_win_wimbledon/16792333Djokovic takes Wimbledon after epic match with Federerhttp://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/novak_djokovic_outlasts_roger_federer_in_epic_final_to_win_wimbledon/16792333http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/4/b46a5f3ad5a0b50632b3b04b28d0486a93651bec/mini/Novak.jpgSerena ‘dizzy, disoriented,' withdraws from Wimbledon An incredibly bizarre scene unfolded at Wimbledon on Tuesday morning when Serena Williams and Venus Williams were forced to withdraw from their doubles match after Serena became dizzy and disoriented. It’s unclear what exactly was wrong with Serena, but her behavior was extremely alarming. Prior to the match, Williams could barely focus enough to volley […]01 Jul 2014 12:54:41 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/serena_williams_withdraws_from_wimbledon_after_becoming_dizzy_disoriented/16763695
http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/serena_williams_withdraws_from_wimbledon_after_becoming_dizzy_disoriented/16763695Serena ‘dizzy, disoriented,' withdraws from Wimbledon http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/serena_williams_withdraws_from_wimbledon_after_becoming_dizzy_disoriented/16763695http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/4/446ef8e96e53854c03532c7116a682aa6d507907/mini/Serena-Williams-crying.jpgTennis player sends great tweet after losing at Wimbledon25 Jun 2014 22:47:41 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/tennis_player_loses_at_wimbledon_then_proceeds_to_send_out_the_best_tweet_ever/16724890
http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/tennis_player_loses_at_wimbledon_then_proceeds_to_send_out_the_best_tweet_ever/16724890Tennis player sends great tweet after losing at Wimbledonhttp://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/tennis_player_loses_at_wimbledon_then_proceeds_to_send_out_the_best_tweet_ever/16724890http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/0/9042c8782e77a85d3a5e368cfc792e28eba01aa7/mini/iv.jpgNadal tops Djokovic for ninth French Open titlePARIS — At the French Open, there’s just no one better than Rafael Nadal. The “King of Clay” proved that again on Sunday, winning the title at Roland Garros for the ninth time, and the fifth time in a row, by beating Novak Djokovic 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 in the final. Nadal improved his record at Roland Garros to 66-1, and stretched his winning streak at the clay-court major to 35 straight. He also became the first man to win the same Grand Slam title nine times. But it didn’t look too good at the start for the top-seeded Spaniard. Djokovic won the first set and looked to be in control of nearly every point. The combination of Nadal finding his range and the heat on court, however, started to take its toll on the second-seeded Serb. Both players used ice-filled towels to cool themselves during changeovers, but Djokovic also looked like he vomited a bit as he was heading for the first changeover in the fourth set. Djokovic also appeared out of sorts in the third set. Trailing 3-0, he wobbled as he went t08 Jun 2014 15:51:36 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/rafael_nadal_wins_ninth_french_open_title_tops_novak_djokovic/16620181
http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/rafael_nadal_wins_ninth_french_open_title_tops_novak_djokovic/16620181Nadal tops Djokovic for ninth French Open titlehttp://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/rafael_nadal_wins_ninth_french_open_title_tops_novak_djokovic/16620181http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/e/2e9c71022259940978cf23dd51aac161c83487dc/mini/Nadal.jpgMonica Seles set to marry 72-year-old boyfriendIt’s 72-Love for tennis hall of famer Monica Seles and Paychex payroll founder Tom Golisano.The 72-year-old Golisano announced he and 40-year-old Seles were getting married during an appearance at an upstate high school Thursday, according to the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. The billionaire and former tennis prodigy have been dating since 2009.Golisano retired from Paychex in 2004 and has dedicated his time since then to philanthropy through the Golisano Foundation. He has also been active in state politics and owned the Buffalo Sabres for several years. Golisano has also thrown his hat into the ring as a buyer for the Buffalo Bills.Seles played professional tennis from 1989 to 2003. In 1990, at age 16, she became the youngest French Open champion ever. From 1990 to 1993, she won eight Grand Slam titles and was consistently ranked No. 1 in the world.In 1993, she was stabbed in an on-court attack and didn't play for two years.Both Seles and Golisano now live in Florida.07 Jun 2014 23:59:58 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/monica_seles_set_to_marry_72_year_old_boyfriend_report/16614409
http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/monica_seles_set_to_marry_72_year_old_boyfriend_report/16614409Monica Seles set to marry 72-year-old boyfriendhttp://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/monica_seles_set_to_marry_72_year_old_boyfriend_report/16614409http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/f/dfa391ee66baca990409022f5dbbcf2b2d355dc8/mini/sel.jpgThree found dead in fire at home of ex-tennis pro James BlakeAt least three people were found dead Wednesday inside a multimillion dollar Tampa, Fla., home owned by retired professional tennis player James Blake, after a fire ravaged the house. Blake was not inside at the time of the fire, according to WSP-TV (with a hat tip to Deadspin). The fire reportedly broke out around 6 a.m., and unconfirmed reports from TV reporter Meredyth Consuello detailed some of the bizarre circumstances surrounding the deaths. UNCONFIRMED: Dead in #Avila fire at home owned by James Blake include a man found on floor, woman in bed, teen.— Meredyth Censullo (@MeredythTV) May 07, 2014 AVILA UPDATE: 3 dead in million dollar home. Gunshot wounds to head. 4th victim unconfirmed. Accelerant. High fireworks throughout home.— Meredyth Censullo (@MeredythTV) May 07, 2014 Source: bodies found in burning mansion in Avila had heavy duty fireworks wrapped around their heads. Owner is tennis star James Blake.— Meredyth Censullo (@MeredythTV) May 07, 2014 #AVILA: Source - several gas cans found o07 May 2014 13:25:10 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/three_found_dead_in_fire_at_former_tennis_player_james_blakes_house/16418914
http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/three_found_dead_in_fire_at_former_tennis_player_james_blakes_house/16418914Three found dead in fire at home of ex-tennis pro James Blakehttp://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/three_found_dead_in_fire_at_former_tennis_player_james_blakes_house/16418914http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/7/c74e0e19394bc76a23f57eb3c863155dd2cb9af1/mini/blake.jpgNovak Djokovic and girlfriend expecting first babyNovak Djokovic announced some big news on Thursday — he and longtime girlfriend/fiancee Jelena Ristic are expecting their first baby. Nole announced the news via Twitter: Jelena is pregnant!!!We will be parents soon! #blessed Postacemo roditelji uskoro!!! #najsrecniji @JelenaRisticNDF pic.twitter.com/8WG1hocGIk — Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) April 24, 2014 Djokovic and Ristic have been dating for several […]24 Apr 2014 23:38:40 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/novak_djokovic_and_girlfriend_jelena_ristic_expecting_first_baby/16339570
http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/novak_djokovic_and_girlfriend_jelena_ristic_expecting_first_baby/16339570Novak Djokovic and girlfriend expecting first babyhttp://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/novak_djokovic_and_girlfriend_jelena_ristic_expecting_first_baby/16339570http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/93aae2f1052ec01bebece26a3f133044d62b2d04/mini/djokovic.jpgSerena Williams on bikini pictures: I love my large boobsKate Upton raised more than a few eyebrows over the weekend when she told The Sun that life would be so much easier if she had smaller boobs. Women’s tennis star Serena Williams, who is also quite curvy, has no problem with her measurements. Williams posed for a bikini shoot in Fitness Magazine recently, and […]17 Apr 2014 13:38:53 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/serena_williams_on_bikini_pictures_i_love_my_large_boobs/16291687
http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/serena_williams_on_bikini_pictures_i_love_my_large_boobs/16291687Serena Williams on bikini pictures: I love my large boobshttp://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/serena_williams_on_bikini_pictures_i_love_my_large_boobs/16291687http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/c/7ca8ed3b42deb2f2c041d9c7d6158e2bc8677638/mini/swww.jpg